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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 484.99 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 484.99 and 227.06 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 484.99 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/484.99 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 484.99 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 110,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,121.83/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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